"whitewashing of the Confederacy...a ritual of national forgetting...every time we call the Slaveholders’ Rebellion against the US the Civil War. “Civil War” is no name for a war waged by slaveholding traitors against the US to hold Black Americans in human bondage." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/o...

Opinion | The ‘Civil War’ Is a Lie. Let’s Call It the ‘Slaveholders’ Rebellion’ Again.

To face our history, we must be honest about it.

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"suspending donor-directed grants based solely on government action against groups it has politically targeted risks conscripting independent stewards of charitable giving into the administration’s campaign against its perceived enemies." www.justsecurity.org/141175/doj-s... @splcenter.org

If Federal Courts Don’t Trust Trump’s DOJ, Should Civil Rights Funders?

After suspending donations to SPLC, major charitable giving platforms must question whether it is prudent to defer to a DOJ that courts no longer trust.

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The #SAVEAct President Trump supports would make it harder for millions of people to register to vote, including more than 69 million married women, trans people, & others, who do not have a birth certificate matching their legal name. Join @ncjw.bsky.social opposing: www.ncjw.org/act/action/s...

Tell Congress: Don’t silence millions of voters - National Council of Jewish Women

Urge your members of Congress: save our democracy and vote NO on the dangerous SAVE Act! New SAVE Act bills in the House and Senate would block millions of Americans — including 69 million married wom...

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We @ncjw.bsky.social are strongly opposing the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General Under his DoJ leadership, he made our country less safe -- for women, for Jews & other targeted minorities, for LGBTQ people, & for immigrants. Read our letter: www.ncjw.org/wp-content/u...

We honor the memory of John Lewis with action. Voting isn't just a right. It's an act of resistance. When they try to steal our voices, we speak louder. When they build walls, we break them down. When they suppress, we SHOW UP. #GoodTrouble Weekend of Action. Be there. social.demcast.com/s/mygOXBXE

"after Todd Blanche was elevated to become acting attorney general, the Justice Department moved to vacate the convictions and end the case for good. They also took similar steps to erase the convictions of the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers." www.politico.com/news/2026/07...

At Trump DOJ’s demand, judge reluctantly drops Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly concluded that he had no power to second-guess prosecutors once they decided to vacate the convictions.

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"True freedom starts with safety -- our freedom to learn, worship, and pursue our dreams without fear of gun violence." @momsrising.org @aapiagainstgv.bsky.social @ncjw.bsky.social

National Council of Jewish Women@ncjw.bsky.social · 4w ago

Keeping up with the news is hard. We can help. Here's what we're reading this week — and what you can do about it. 🚨 In their quest to expand access to guns, the Trump administration is putting our communities in danger. Read more from @nytimes.com

“Trump’s unconstitutional elections executive order directed the EAC to put a proof of citizenship requirement on the federal voter registration form. With the order shut down in the courts, Trump cast about for other options, and the Supreme Court gave him one..." @citizensforethics.org

CREW@citizensforethics.org · 4w ago

NEW: Trump's firing of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission last night is the latest disturbing step in his crusade to make it harder to vote and consolidate control of elections. Don't look away from this creeping authoritarianism.

Every month is Gay Pride Month. Read the groundbreaking @keshetlgbtqjews.bsky.social report which documents challenges of LGBTQ+ Jews and Jews of Color in Jewish spaces — and the need to ensure that all community members can thrive and embrace their identities. www.keshetonline.org/threads-of-i...

“It seeks to exempt certain people—Christians, yes, but more importantly conservatives—from public accountability, and from feeling bad about abridging the civil rights of disfavored groups.” newrepublic.com/article/2124...

The Ultimate Goal of the Right’s “Religious Liberty” Crusade

A new report from Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission makes clear that this issue is just a stalking horse for a much broader political project to transform America.

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“Democracy is an act….that requires participation, organization & dedication to the highest principles. It is an act, & a series of actions that require us to continuously verify our commitment to civil rights & social justice at every challenge.” Rep. John Lewis www.splcenter.org/learning-for...

250 Years — Democracy’s Future Demands Reckoning With History

The 250th anniversary of the United States offers a moment to reckon with our history — and its contradictions — to determine our democracy’s future.

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“Judaism teaches that every human being is created b'tzelem Elohim - in the image of the Divine. Not some people, not only people whose existence makes others totally comfortable — every person. It is a moral obligation, and it is one this Court has failed.” @ncjw.bsky.social

National Council of Jewish Women@ncjw.bsky.social · last mo.

No matter what the Court says, trans people belong 🏳️‍⚧️ Read our full statement on the ruling at ncjw.org/supreme-court-abandons-transgender-youth Wondering how the decisions of this term will impact you and your rights? Register for our upcoming Supreme Court briefing on July 6: ncjw.org/SCOTUS26

“This Supreme Court has shown us — repeatedly & without apology — whose dignity it will defend & whose dignity it will not To every transgender young person today: you belong. In the gym, on the track, in your school, in this world Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-ou...

NCJW Outraged as US Supreme Court Abandons Transgender Youth - National Council of Jewish Women

NCJW responds to Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. BPJ

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“no equivalent to…MAGA, where the movement’s leading platform proudly features age-old deicide charges & caricatures of Passover as a ritual of tribal bloodlust from an ‘expert’ who points his finger squarely at ‘international Jews.’” @benlorber8.bsky.social religiondispatches.org/2026/06/26/t...

Tucker Carlson's Latest Foray Into Far-Right Antisemitism Flies Under the Radar

On Tuesday, Tucker Carlson hosted Jordan Daniel Hall, a Christian nationalist blogger, for a wide-ranging interview criticizing the fundamental tenets of Christian Zionism. Carlson, who recently trade...

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Hail our talented and impactful partners at the Movement Advancement Project. Happy 20th anniversary and #HappyPride @mapresearch.bsky.social

Movement Advancement Project@mapresearch.bsky.social · last mo.

And, in case you missed it, the third installment of our spotlight anniversary series identified important examples of collaboration and partnership across MAP’s history. ⬇️ Read more below. lgbtmap.medium.com/history-of-m...

“gun lobby has spent decades insisting that more guns = more freedom. But every expansion of gun rights comes at the expense of everyone else's freedom…to shop, work, worship, learn, gather, & raise our families w/out wondering who around us is armed.” www.newtownactionalliance.org/naa-press-me...

Newtown Action Alliance Condemns Supreme Court Decision Expanding Guns on Private Property — Newtown Action Alliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 Contact: info@newtownaction.org Newtown Action Alliance Condemns Supreme Court Decision Expanding Guns on Private Property WASHINGTON, D.C. — Newtown Action A...

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“The Indiana Supreme Court now has the opportunity to affirm what lower courts have already recognized: that forcing people to abandon their religious beliefs in order to comply with a narrow, Christian belief is a substantial burden on free exercise” @ncjw.bsky.social www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-le...

NCJW Leads 39 Faith Organizations in an Amicus Brief with the Indiana Supreme Court - National Council of Jewish Women

NCJW has fought Indiana’s abortion ban in court three times. Now, we’re back in defense of reproductive and religious freedom. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 6, 2026 PRESS CONTACT: press@ncjw...

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“…the Justice Department’s justification for opening a ‘full’ investigation into the @splcenter.org in October 2025….appears to be a rehashing of a letter sent by conservative groups to Stephen Miller complaining about being designated as hate groups.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/u...

Letter From Conservatives Prompted Inquiry of Civil Rights Group, Lawyers Say

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@ncjw.bsky.social: "The Trump administration’s illegal plans to move the Office for Civil Rights & the Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services out of the Department of Education is a direct attack on our most vulnerable students." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/u... POTUS will not succeed

Trump Breaks Up Education Dept., Prompting Worries Over Civil Rights

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Welcome Ryan Haygood -- new @splcenter.org President/CEO Hail Bryan Fair's great transition leadership I like Ryan's aspiration for our times: ”Fight and build. Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly — and walk forward courageously. At the same time. Without ceasing.” www.splcenter.org/presscenter/...

SPLC Announces Ryan P. Haygood as New President and CEO

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Following a robust yearlong national search, and as the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, the board of directors for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has unanimously se...

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Delighted to be with my talented @ncjw.bsky.social colleague Darcy Hirsh & our valued partner Lanie Cohen @keshetlgbtqjews.bsky.social for this important @thejcpa.bsky.social Summit workshop

“As Jews, we know that societies reveal their values by whose dignity they choose to protect — & whose suffering they choose to excuse. We reject the idea that cruelty becomes acceptable when it is politically convenient” We will not be silent. @ncjw.bsky.social

National Council of Jewish Women@ncjw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congress chose to fund ICE violence. $70 billion for immigration enforcement — no accountability, no oversight, no restraint. We are angry. We are heartbroken. We will not be silent. Read our statement: www.ncjw.org/news/congres...

Hail the @splcenter.org As they combat false allegations, this essential annual report documents the impact & harms of hard-right activity -outlining actions this administration has taken to undermine & defund programs & initiatives designed to prevent white supremacist & extremist violence Onward!

Southern Poverty Law Center@splcenter.org · 2mo ago

Today, the SPLC released its annual "Year in Hate & Extremism" report, which chronicles trends in hard-right activity, exposes the players who are driving extremism, and equips communities with data and tools to prevent radicalization. #YIHE Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/4uUuFkw

The right to an abortion means nothing w/out access — which should not be determined by where you live/how much money you have Abortion must be covered by Fed health programs Everyone should be able to decide when/if/how they become parents Abortion bans are against my religion @ncjw.bsky.social

National Council of Jewish Women@ncjw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Everyone should be able to access abortion care. We had such a great weekend in Raleigh building abortion power with Abortion Access Now!

Welcome back to my Playlists #MartinaMcBride! thehill.com/blogs/in-the...

Martina McBride pulls out of America 250 concert: ‘Turned out to be misleading’

Country singer Martina McBride shared on Thursday that she will not be participating in a massive concert on the National Mall next month to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, claiming she was mis…

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Nearly half the states have now banned or severely restricted abortion care -- with the greatest harm impacting Black and Brown women & poor women. The grants funded by our @ncjw.bsky.social Jewish Fund for Abortion Access can make a real difference. You can help. Visit ncjw.org/jewish-fund-about

Donate to the Jewish Fund for Abortion Access | Jews for Abortion Access

NCJW's Jewish Fund for Abortion Access responds to the timely needs of patients accessing reproductive health care and builds systems for long-term change through partnerships with organizations offer...

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The @splcenter.org is no stranger to legal threats by those on the wrong side of history. Over the past 55 years, the organization has faced down many threats.   The @ncjw.bsky.social was happy to join a letter of support for this essential organization. Read on: civilrights.org/resource/sig...

Sign-On Letter Responding to the SPLC Indictment

The criminal indictment of one of our nation’s most prominent civil rights organizations is the latest example of a long pattern of abuse

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The @ncjw.bsky.social has a special fund to help people access the reproductive health care they need and deserve.

Donate to the Jewish Fund for Abortion Access | Jews for Abortion Access

NCJW's Jewish Fund for Abortion Access responds to the timely needs of patients accessing reproductive health care and builds systems for long-term change through partnerships with organizations offer...

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National Council of Jewish Women@ncjw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ever wonder how NCJW's Jewish Fund for Abortion Access came to be? Let's take you back to May 2022! Learn about the history of the Jewish Fund for Abortion Access, what our grants fund nationwide, and why this work matters — visit ncjw.org/jewish-fund-about.

We mourn the murders of 3 men at the Islamic Center of San Diego & mark the first yahrzeit of the murder of 2 people outside the Capital Jewish Museum We honor them with action: Congress must pass the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act to improve police #hatecrime reporting @ncjw.bsky.social

Congress must act: Pass the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act - National Council of Jewish Women

Write your members of Congress today and urge them to pass the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act to protect all communities from hate! Make your voice heard today.

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Hail @meng.house.gov & @hirono.senate.gov for extraordinary leadership shepherding this important legislation into law. The law also includes the essential Jabara-Heyer provisions designed to improve & make more comprehensive FBI #hatecrime data collection. @capac.house.gov @equality.house.gov

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus@capac.house.gov · 3mo ago

Today marks 5 years since the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, authored by CAPAC Chair @meng.house.gov and Senator @hirono.senate.gov, was signed into law. This law helped address the surge in anti-Asian violence during the pandemic, when 11,000 hate acts were reported between 2020-2021 alone.